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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
Duplication of Wedding Presents.

1T is scarcely the right thing" said
young bride, Ito look gift horse in the
mouth, and yet it is hard not to speak
ones mind on matter OF this kind. 1t
docs seem TO me that people might think
awhile before buying wedding presents.
! am sure if they had done so 1 would
never have received seven pickle casters.
What ia the world am to do with thsm
all? l can only use one at time, or, at
the most, two. Now what is to become of
the other five? It's just too perplcxing for
anything If / could only show them it
wouldn't be so bad, but / can't even do
that" Dear me, don't know why you
should worry over such little thing as
that" observed her sister, who had been
married nine years. Those extra pickle
casters will come in handy by-and- by
Select the one you want to keep, and then
put the others carefully away. Whenever
any of your friends marry let pickle cas-
ter be your gift It'll save you lots of
money. When | was married | received
four tish-kniyes among my presents. |
was cross until some one gave Inc the hint
! have just given you. and then | was
happy. 1t wasn't long before had made
use Of three fish-knives.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
roRrGAGr sAtE.-pcfaun having boon

MORTGAGE sAJE.-Dofault having boon
N1 made IN the psyu' mt OF a certain mOrtg-
ugC made aud executed byJOhn y, sheldon lad
Katie sheldon, his wife, OF the township OF
sumner. county Of Gratiot state of Michigan,
TO Mortimer Eiy.Of StOckton,New York. on the
tenth day of October. 1852, snG recorded I'm the
Office of Register OF Dee Is for Grutiot county,
Michigan. on the :ith day OF October. lsS2. NJ
o'clock and 30 m nutes, y. m, in liner AZ or
rOr CAGES on page T. and upon which mortg-
aye there is ella msd 10 be due and unpaid at
date or this notice for principal and interest
me sun @ Eleven Hundred and SiNty-tour
and tfty-SeNcn cot ls dollars tsllt4.Jt besides n
attorney tee 90 twenty-five dollars stipulated
To he paid should any proceedings be iakcn 10
foreclOSc this mortgage; and no proceedings
having been taken 10 collect the same or any
part thereof, either at law or tnequty,
Notice Is hereby given. that 10y virtue OF the
power OF sale in said mortgage given, ard in
pursuance OF the statute i'm such case made
and provided. there will he sold at pubic ven
due TO tic hig hest bidder, on the leth day OF
March 1855 NJ one o'clock =. m, Mt the mont
door of the Court House, ~ the village OF
Ihacs, Cratiot c, unity, Michigan. that being
the place Tor LO.diug the Circuit Court Tor
81 q county. the land ana prem scs described
in said mortgage, viz: The no th-caSt quarter
Of the northeast quarter OF sccuon twenty
eight l2S) in township eleven tlil north. OF rang
four t4 west. in tue county OF Gratut ana
state 81 n .chirsu. together with the nppur-
tnnanccs thcrCunto belonging.
Dated. Dec. 23. 1887.
FKANCI~ PALMER MORTIMER BY,
Atty for Mortgage. Moftgagcc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
The Origin of Chestnut"

Mr.. Joseph Jefferson is responsible for
the latest explanation of the word "chest-
nut lie attributes the introduction of
the word in its slang sense to Mr. William
W arren, the veteran comedian of Boston.
There is melodrama, Mr.. Jefferson
said 10 a reporter, but little known to the
present generation, written by William
Dillon and called The Broken Sword. ,
There were two characters in il: one a
Captain Xavier and the other the comedy
part of Pablo. The Captain is sort of
Baron Munchausen, and in telling Of his
exploit says: i entered the woods Of Col
leway, when suddenly from the thick
boughs of cork treel-Pablo interrupts
him with the words: \ chestnut Cap
tain; a chestnut. BAH replies the Cap
tain, BOBBY, say cork tree.
:" y chestnut, reitcrates Pablo. i
should know a. well Is YOU, having heard
you tell the tale these twenty.seycn times. ,
William Warren, who had often played
the part of Pablo, was at stag dinner
two years ago when one of the gentlemen
present told a story of doubtful age and
originality. y chestnut murmurcd Mr.
Warren, quoting from the play, i have
heard you tell the tale these twenty
times. The application of the lines
pleased the rest OF the table, and when the
party broke up each helped to spread the
story and Mr. Warrcn's commentary.
And that" concluded Mr. Jefferson. lis
what really believe to be the origin of the
word Chestnut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23

There is only one happy woman in Rus
sia-the priests wife-and ii is Il common
mode of expression TO say 'as happy as II
priests wife The reason why She is SO
happy is because her husbands position
depends upon her. If She dies lac is de
posed and he becomes a mere layman, ana
his property i taken from him and dis
tributcd. half TO his children and
half to his government The dread
full contingency makes the Rus
sian priest careful 10 get u healthy
wife. If hc can aud makes him take ex-
lraordinary good care Of her after he has
secured her lie waits upon her in the
most abjcct way she must never get her
feet wet. and she is pettcd and put in lot
bl ankCtS il she has SO much a. II cold in
her head IL is the greatest possible good
fortune for girl to marry pricst--in.
finitely better than TO be the wife Of a
noble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
WOMENS WORK AND WAGES
The Sex Themselves Partially RESPONSE
BILE for Their Expressions.

1t is but just 10 say that women ART
themselves partially responsible for the op
preston to which they are subject
Whether it is an indication of inferiority
or the result of generations of masculine
supremacy. it is true that qualities inner
ent in the nature of women impede then
progress as wage-earners. Most women
lack sclf-assertion, and arc timid abou
pushing their own claims 10 prefcrmcnt
They are always submissive 10 the existing
order Of things-not To the extent of ac
Cepting it as right, but TO a degree which
makes ii difficult for reformers TO rouS(
them to active protest. Now, it is thu
way Of he business world that the maj
who succeeds financially. who gets the
high salaries, whose services are eagerly
sought for, whose opinions carry weight
is self-confident. sclfasSertive, and quick
10 demand his rights The first two traits
lead the communityin general and his EN-
ployers in particular TO accept hin
at his own valuation. Compliance
with his claims after that is {
matter Of course 1t is desirable
that merit, however modest should be
recognized and duly appreciated, but un
fortunately this is not apt TO be the case
1T is only in Sunday school books and
apocryphal tales related for the cncour
agement of youth that the rich merchant.
of his own motion, rapidly advances his
worthy employees and takes the most tai
cntcd into partnership without solicitation
In real life the favored one insists directly
and indirectly that he is entitled to th,
promotion, and creates the impression
that he is the one that renders the servic,
by accepting the advancement. Womcr
are not the only ones who suffer from lack
of the quality known as push. Tho
world is full of men who have plodded on,
half recompensed, through a lifetime OF
labor while early companions with fm
less ability have by sheer force Of self
sufiiciency and self-assertion gone on t.
wealth and prosperity.
Women, however are uniformly timid
and as class are under disadvantage il
the struggle for livelihood. Whether l.
is better that they should cultivate the az
grcssive self.confidence and talent for
holding their own or whether they shoul,
continue to toll meekly for whatever pit
lance is bestowed upon them depend,
largely upon the point of view
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
= 90 no IFIU HOWaru Llty J:I1 y:IJ III
STANTON BRANCH.
ITHACA TO ST. LOUIS AND ALMA.

Ithaca ....' 80 n m $50 Am II 90 m 63Opm
Alma. sl5 1905 II 81 M 90
-. IONS ga " Il. IL p m !. 10 ="
ST. LOUIS AND ALMA TO ITHACA.
81. Louis. S.3iam Loon m 735pm
Alma :. - " ~. % m | 20 - $50
Ithaca. ....t'. ID " l0.50 " l55 " SIS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
A snake in His Hat.

Mr. John II Giddens. of Eastman, Ga
tells quite a singular instance which oc
CURED to him few mornings since Mr.
G.. arose early, as is his custom, dressed
himself, put on his hat and went out t
the well TO draw bucket of water: re
turned to the house and proceeded 10 make
q fire preparatory TO getting breakfast
While Mr. G. was busy at these morning.
duties he thought his hat fitted him rather
closely, but did not give the matter any
further attention. When he went out
however, to battle his face and hands, he
laid his hat aside and out crawled a veno
nous looking snake, measuring three fee
in length. Just how or when his snake
ship got into his hat Mr. Giddens does moi
know, but it was surely there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
THE TRAIN DISPATCHER.
The Man That Is Responsible for the
Lives of All Passengers.

How few there are who. when riding
along in comfort and safety upon one o.
our railroad lines, ever think of the officer
who is watching the progress of their train
directing its movements from station tC
station, and side tracking the numerous
other trains upon the road, in order TO pre-
sent clear track 10 the one in which they
are riding; and yet the lives of all the pas
sengers are really intrusted to his vigilanc,
and care. A moments neglect or thought
lessness. a moments doZe in his chair, 8
single glass of liquc TO befuddle his brain
and sudden death in its most hideous form
may be the lot Of those whom il was his
duty to watch and protect. There seems
to be hardly any other position among ali
the numerous avocations of a civilized life
calling for as great degree of unrelaxinp
watchfulncss and involving so fearful
responsibility.
Who is it that cannot safely allow his
thoughts TO wander for n few minutes
during the day, and so obtain some
little relief from the pressure Of bust
ness cares2 Hardly one except the train
dispatcher For him there must be no re
Taxation of the mind while he remains or
duty. Not a minute of day dreaming moi
an instant of forgetfulness. So constant a
strain, so great a responsibility cannot
fail to wear upon mans life and vigor
and make him old before his time.
When we consider the nature of his
duties ii must be a matter Of surprise that
so few accidents occur which can Justly be
charged upon the train dispatcher a
thousand times day does he give orders
for the safety of the trains under his
direction, and scarcely once in generation
does the wearied brain for an instant relax
its watchfulness. These men, in whose
hands our lives have been placed time and
again. and who have safely carried Us
through all the dangers which have en-
vironed us, are certainly entitled to at
least the degree of thankfulness that is i'm
piled by careful remembrance of theii
existence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
Detroit, Lansing & Northern II. r.
In Effect Jnne 20. 1886.
~ Trains run bY Central Standard time


tg Trains run by Central Standard time
MAIN LINE.
hoihg west. stations. Going East
\: NJ M. W. A. Mp. Mp. N
800 1910 $50 Lv Detroit Arll:55 3:45 g:30
1913 1887 6:l3 >, Plymouth >, H:02 ESQ s:42
s:l1 il:27 6:js >, S'tb Lyon :, 1888 2:25 s:i7
A. Mp. NJ.
9:G l:l3 500 TroShrjdge g:O6 I2:il G:86
1000 l:p s:lj :, Lansing ;, 800 l2:35 6:l0
A. Mp. Mp. VI.
II - 3:l5 9:4j =, Iouia . 1:4O lO:h5 l5o
T.. MA. Mp. NJ.
l2.u6 ABB 1922 =, Greeuville, 6:2s g:5a 4:o3
zoo 40 llsl0 Howard City 5:45 ola Z ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
Chemical Con fusion.
fWhni IS the mntter. Doctor2"

"Whai is the matter DoctOrF
IL am mad. mad at chemistry aud the
drug business. Look here, oil of viirol is
no oil, neither are oils of turpcntinc OF
kerosene. Copperas Is an iron compound
and contains no copper. Salts of lemon /,
the extremely poisonous oXalic acid
Carbolic acid Is not an acid. but an alec.
hol. Cobal contains none Of that metal
hut arsenic. Soda water has no trace oil
soda, nor has sulpluric acid of sulphur.
sugar Of lead has no sugar. cream of tar
tar has nothing OF cream. nor milk OF
lime any milk Oxygen means the acid
maker. but hydrogen is liIc essential clc.
mcnt of nll Oxygen. German silver ha'
no silver. aud blnck lead no lead Mosaic
gold is only sulplide of tin These ar,
only some of the mistakes OF noIuCncla
turc IN our business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
Small Diamond. the Fashion Now.

There never was a time when so many
small diamonds were used as now. The
large single stones, as matter of course,
can never be barred by fashions DEGREES.
There are some magnificent diamonds in
New York. A 125-carat stone worth
800, 900, a 77-carat stone valued at SO 900
these and jewels like them can afford TO
laugh at the tickle goddess whims; but
small diamonds none the less are having
their day. A diamond ring does not neces-
sarily mean a big sum spent nowadays. 1t
may cost not more than s. or $40 for the
stone, and be fairly we'll cut, but small,
such as jewellers did not bother with no
long time ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
All trains daily, except Sunday.

Conncctions:-A Al Toledo with all lines di.
Nerging; al Manhuttcn junction with wheel
ing Lake Erie; AT Alexis junction with Nc
ana l.. ;. * NJ. S; AT Monroe junction with
Adrian Branch l.. :. * NJ. s.; at Dundee with
with Butler division abash St j.. q p; an
Plttsficid with Ypsilanti branch l.. :. & NJ ::
az Ann AfbOr with M. C.; AT South Lyon with
Line division G.. T.; at Howell with D. L. &N.:
at Duland with {. n G.. r., and ID. & NJ; at
Owosso june ION with ID. X NJ, and NJ. c.: al
at II. LOUIS with ID. l.. q N, and :. v. 4 St. l.. (:
az = INA with ID. l.. a N; at Mt Pleasant with
T. * l.. NJ.
w. IL. BfNNETT, Gen. Pass. & Fr't Ag't
ii. W. ASHLEY, Gen Sup't.
Al. ID LDRu. Agent. Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-23
Conn eCtiOns.

Detroit, with Railroads d,verging.
Plymouth-Flnt Pere Marquette Ry.
South LyOn-TolcdO. Ann Arbor A cd rr'nk
Ry Air Line Div. &. 4. Ry
observation-disclosures n Grand Trunk Ry.
Lansing-Sag. Div. ofM. G.. X. r., Lake Shore
\ Michigan Southern Ry.
1onia-D.. G.. II. X VI. Ry.. and Stanton r. X:
Howard City-Grand kap.ds& Indiana & X
Big Rapids-C. y W. VI. Ry.. and 6. X. 81 X
=. NJ. Ry., y. III. n, :. Il. * II.
j. IL. MrLLIKEN, Gcn'l Manager.
w. a. C'0"ENTER, Traffic Man. Detroit
Genera lOirces Detroit Mich
"A NALLEAU Agent. Anna
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
The "Lyingest Critters" on Earth.

The Governor of Kentucky tells a
couple of good ones on himself.
When on canvass preceding his
election he stopped at a cabin on the
wayside, in the eastern mountains of
the State, for bit of dinner. The
good housewife served him with
better repast than he expected, ten
der and juicy venison being one of
the courses, followed by tempting
display of pastry. Cutting into one
of the pies. and tasting the same, his
palate Was entirely propitiated, and
he paid his compliments to the lady
by way of making inquiry:
MADAM" said he, this is a very
delicious pie, but upon my word /
don't know what is the fruit in II -
pray tell me, If you please"
"Why, stranger, where did you
come from ?" demanded the lady in
turn,
"Well, Pm from the lower part of
the State, but no such fruit as this
grows there. Indeed madam, l am
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
After the Battle.

The aspect OF troops of all arms
the service, writes Col. j. B. Gs;s
dolfo. in 81. Louis Globe Democrat
is very different in battle from the
trim and neat parade appearance, but
nowhere is this difference so marked
as in the artillery. 1t was always
most interesting to me to watch a
battery going into action. The artil-
lerymen were very careful at all
times to dress strictly in accordance
with regulations and when a battery
took position every cannoneer looked
as if he had just prepared himself for
inspection. Nothing could be neater
and more uniform than their appear
ance. But this did not last long. As
the fire began to get hot a Jacket here
and there would be thrown off next
the collars would go, and often the
shirts. The men soon bathed in per.
spiration. which they would hastily
DruSn on with their Wder-0lacken-
ed hands, leaving great marks wher-
ever they touched themselves. When
the men began to fall and were ear
ried to the rear by their comrades,
blood stains were added to the pow-
der marks. and at the close OF the
fight the artillerymen, so remarkable
for their fine appearance at its open
ing. presented the most horrible
spectacle that can be imagined. But
they removed all trace of the fray,
and by the next day were as clean
and neat as ever.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Improving Seed Wheat.

A prominent seed firm in England
is reported to be making "important
experiments" in crossing varieties of
wheat. This is done with a view to
obtain kinds which shall be better
suited to the particular conditions of
soil and climate OF various sections of
England, than any varieties now
grown. The most experienced wheat
growers of this country haye long
been convinced that our varieties are
better than our culture, and that our
farmers need better preparation of
the soil rather than new varieties of
wheat. Every farmer can greatly
improve the variety he is growing,
by giving proper attention to his
seed. Let him devote patch or
part Of a field to raising seed. This
should have special fertiliZing, and
seed should be in rows far enough
apart to allow of cult waiting between
them. Thin the plants in the rows
so as to give each one abundant room,
and pull out all inferior snd badly
developed plants. Before harvesting
60 through and remove all that have
short and poor ears. Thrash this
wheat by itself. and in winnowing
take pains to blow the light grains
away from the heavier ones. BY
following this course for several
years, allowing each plant to do its
part. great Improvement will result,
and valuable strain, if not variety
will he resulted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Golden Thoughts.

Death is the beginning Of a life
which does not end in death.
Things are sullen and will be as
they are. whatever we think them
or wish them to be.
Time is infinitely long, and every
day Is a vessel into which much
may be poured If we fill 1t up to the
brim.
Cannot God who first gave life to
matter give resurrection to a body
from which life hath departed.
The proud man hath no God /: the
envious man hath no neighbor the
angry man hath not himself. What
good, then, In being a man, If one
has neither himself nor a neighhor
In God?
Every fancy that we would substi-
tute for a reality. Is. If he saw right,
and saw the whole. not only false,
but every WY less beautiful and ex-
eellent than that which we sacrifice
TO IL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12

Ignorant of this fruit. and beg you
will inform me what it is"
up for Governor - exclaimed the
astonished woman, "and don't know
huckleberries! Well, l mistrust you
amt fitted for the Office"
On another occasion he stopped for
supper at cabin not so well provid-
ed as the former. The poor woman
had neither sugar, tea. nor coffee, and
spread before him a dish of clabber,
uttering a profusion of apologies and
regrets that her house was so ill pro-
vided.
"Why. madam" said he, with
perfect truth, II prefer this to tea or
coffee, or even Strawberries and
cream, and often take it in prefer
ence on hot evenings like this when /
am at home. 1t requires nc apology
for l couldn't be better suited"
"Now, Stranger" responded the
doubling lady, 'are you lying jist
because you are a candidate =? for I've
hearn tell them candidates is the ly
INCEST critters on the yearth."
The Governor could only vindicatt
his truth by boiling a second dish O
clabber.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Wonderful Cures.

WI ID. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists OF Rome, Ga, says: Wehave been
selling DR.. Kings New Discovery: Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for two
years. Have never handled remedies thar
sell as well, or give such universal satisfac-
ton. There have been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines In this city. Sew
eral cases of pronounced Consumption have
been entirely cured by use OF n few bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken in cennec-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold by d. 7 4. Casteel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Greatly Excited.

Not a few fthe citizens of Oakland have
recently become greatly excited over the as
tonished facts, that several of their friends
who had been pronounced by their physicians
as incurable and beyond all hope-sutfering
with that dreaded monster Consumption
have been completely cured by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, the only
remedy that does positively cure all throat
and lung diseases, Coughs. Colds Asthma and
Bronchitis. Trial bottle free ut D. Il. Il. CAS-
rEEL's Drug Store. large bottle 81.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
ORDER NlSI.

In the matter Of the Estate OF George Stark
deceased, VS.. William Hinebaugh. Executor.
No. Admr. in tine Orphans Court for Gar
rett county.
TT IS HEREBY ORDERED, By the Or
i phans Court for Garrett county. Mary
land, this 4th day of October. 1887, that tho
sale of the Real and Personal Estate Of George
Stark, deceased as made by William Hine-
baugh, Executor, to Catherine Gels and Peter
p. Lohr, be ratified and confirmed, unless
before the It'll day of November, 1887, provid-
ed q copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Garrett county, Mary
land for at least three consecutive weeks, on
or before the It'll day OF November next.
The report shows the amount OF sales to be
S765.00.
True copy-Test
1885, SAMUEL LAwToN, Register.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price % cents per box.
For sale by ID. T. +. CASTEEL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12

How foolish 1t Is to make fun of
the homemade hustle. There is not
girl who makes her own hustle but
Is backed by some Of the most inHu.
entail papers Of the times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
Why Suffer with the Piles.

While immediate relief and complete cure
is so easily obtained by the use of Rogers
Specific Cocain Pile Remedy. a sure and
speedy cure for Itching, Protruding, Bleed
ing or any other form of Piles. soc. per box.
Ask Mr.. A. G. Sturgiss. your druggist, or any
storekeeper for Rogers Specific Cocain Pile
Remedy Price SOC. per box. 72'S7, ly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any Of the timber on my laI on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land uI Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
S 90 t,i1 49,, IN 1So "a; t Penai.f
Md, without permission of the owner OF the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880, CHI.
264, as for feloniously stealing goods or chat
tells to the value ofthe tree or trees" so cut
down.
THEOS B, HORWITZ
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
TWO DWELLING HOUSES,
BLACKSMITHING.

lam prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith.
ing. Farmers work a speciality. Prices as
low as can be had for first class work. Shop
near Browning House."
ft24 DAVID LITTLE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12

cure for diseases of Stomach, Kidneys
and Liver; a great Nerve Tonic and Blood
Purifier, pleasant to the taste, prompt in ac-
tion, certain in results, and safe and reliable
in all forms of disease. Sold at A. G. Sturgiss'
Drug Store and storekeepers everywhere.
Price SOC.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Are You Troubled With a Cough?
Pleasant, Safe and Sure!

If so. try Rogers Specific Cough Cure, sold
nj a. o. Sturgiss' Drug Store, and in general
Ell res everywhere.